Will giving

Has music has played an important part in your life? You may like to help others to benefit from music therapy by leaving a gift to us in your will, as its value will be deducted from your estate (your money, possessions and property) before Inheritance Tax is worked out. Gifts made before your death may also qualify for exemption.

How does someone donate in their Will to the MTC?

If someone decides to remember The Music Therapy Charity in their Will, the following wording may help the person writing the Will.

First decide how the donation will be made. Is it by a set sum, a percentage, a specific item or another alternative?

What is the recommended text to leave a sum of money to the MTC?

To donate a set sum of money (Pecuniary bequest) for example £10,000, use the following text:

I give the sum of £10,000 pounds to The Music Therapy Charity (Registered Charity No. 259077) of 26 Fitzroy Square, London W1T 6BT, UK and the receipt of the Honorary Treasurer or other proper officer for the time being of The Music Therapy Charity shall be a complete discharge to my executors.

What is the recommended text to leave a percentage of an estate to the MTC?

To donate a set percentage (Residuary bequest) for example 5%, use the following text: I give 5% of the residue of my real and personal estate which I can dispose of by Will in any manner I think proper to The Music Therapy Charity (Registered Charity No. 259077) of 26 Fitzroy Square, London W1T 6BT, UK and the receipt of the Honorary Treasurer or the proper officer for the time being of The Music Therapy Charity shall be a complete discharge to my executors.

What is the recommended text in order to leave a specific item of an estate to the MTC? for example, a car:

To give a specific item (Specific legacy bequest), for example a car, use the following text: I, give to The Music Therapy Charity (Registered Charity No. 259077) of 26 Fitzroy Square, London W1T 6BT, UK: my Aston Martin DB9 registration number BOND.

Are there other ways of donating in a Will?

There are many other ways of donating to The Music Therapy Charity in a Will which may be more appropriate. The above are just a guide.

What should always be included?

Please remember to use our...

  • full name: The Music Therapy Charity
  • our registered charity number: 259077
  • the correct registered address:
    26 Fitzroy Square, London W1T 6BT, UK

How does someone use Gift Aid with a Will?

Text regarding Gift Aid should not be written into the Will.